Can a Mediterranean Diet Replace Common Treatments for Reflux?

25/10/2017

Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), is a condition similar to gastroesophageal reflux disease, but instead of the acid going back from the stomach to the esophagus, the contents of the stomach go up to the throat, voice box, or the nasal cavity. LPR is also sometimes associated with heartburn. Some additional symptoms include excessive throat clearing, a persistent cough, and postnasal drip. The symptoms vary largely, however, and the disease is sometimes hard to diagnose, which is why it is often referred to as silent reflux. The standard therapy for LPR uses proton pump inhibitors, but their efficacy is not sufficiently studied nor compared to other therapies. In a recent study published in JAMA Otolaryngology– Head & Neck Surgery, U.S. researchers looked at a diet-based approach, particularly the Mediterranean diet, to improve symptoms of LPR compared with standard proton pump inhibition treatment.

Effects of Mediterranean Diet on Endothelial Function and Blood Pressure

09/06/2017

The Mediterranean diet is a type of diet which is characterized by generous portions of vegetables, fruits, olive oil, legumes, nuts, red wine, and seafood, while low on red meat and sugar. Adherence to this diet is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular events. However, the mechanism by which this diet reduces cardiovascular risks and its effect on blood pressure and endothelial function has not been well-studied.

A Mediterranean Diet will help improve your fertility

15/03/2017

Following a Mediterranean diet rich in fruits, vegetables, fish and low-fat dairy products, and low in processed meat may help improve sperm quality in men, suggests new research.

The researchers from Rovira i Virgili University and the Pere i Virgili Health Research Institute in Spain conducted a systematic review of observational studies on sperm quality and male fecundability and their relationship with diet, food and nutrient consumption.

High Levels of Magnesium in Mediterranean Diet Reduce Risk of Chronic Disease

04/01/2017

Scientists know the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) is linked to a reduced risk of chronic disease, but not all the secrets responsible for this benefit have been unveiled. A new study shows one reason why the eating plan is so healthful: it has a high magnesium content.

The research from Zhejiang University and Zhengzhou University in China is the largest to date on the subject, including data from more than one million people from nine countries. Those who consumed the most dietary magnesium had a 10-percent reduced risk of coronary heart disease, 12-percent reduced risk of stroke and 26-percent reduced risk of type 2 diabetes compared to those who consumed the least

dherence to a Mediterranean diet may lower odds of neovascular AMD

30/11/2016

A diet high in fish or omega-3 fatty acids can be protective against age-related macular degeneration, so those who adhered to a Mediterranean diet had lower odds of developing the disease, according to study. Hogg RE, et al. Ophthalmology. 2016;doi:10.1016/j.ophtha.2016.09.019.

Mediterranean Diet Lowers CVD Risk in Prospective Study

29/09/2016

Increased adherence to a Mediterranean diet was associated with decreased cardiovascular disease (CVD) incidence and mortality, according to a prospective study published online September 29 in BMC Medicine.

Fountain Of Youth Found In Mediterranean Food ?

Mediterranean diet and cognition

02/07/2015

A plant-based Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra virgin olive oil or mixed nuts may counteract age-related cognitive decline in older adults, according to a report published online May 11 by JAMA Internal Medicine.

Mediterranean Diet Linked to Larger Brain Volume

Nutrition Panel Calls for Less Sugar and Eases Cholesterol and Fat Restrictions

19/02/2015

A nutrition advisory panel that helps shape the country’s official dietary guidelines eased some of its previous restrictions on fat and cholesterol on Thursday and recommended sharp new limits on the amount of added sugar that Americans should consume.